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Welcome to our Minnesota TA Collaborative!
The Minnesota Technical Assistance Collaborative (MN TA Collab) is a statewide network of over 90 TA providers & organizations focused on helping Minnesota local governments, Tribes, and NGOs plan, fund, and implement climate and clean energy projects.
Powered by the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs), we're an information hub and front door for both TA providers and communities to find each other, pool resources, coordinate efforts, and accelerate climate and clean energy goals together.
Recently Added Funding Opportunities
Updated: October 1, 2025
State/Regional
Ongoing - MN DEED Minnesota Broadband Line Extension Connection Program
Ongoing - MN COMM Energy Storage Incentives
Ongoing - MN COMM - SolarAPP+ Solar Permitting Software Incentive for Local Units of Government
Oct. 7 - MN COMM Electric School Buses: Application for Vehicles and Equipment
Oct. 7 - MPCA Statewide organics recycling for multifamily buildings
Oct. 17 - MN COMM Funding for Microgrids at Community Lifeline Facilities
Oct. 23 - MN MDA - AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program
Dec. 3 - Hennepin County Environmental Response Fund
Dec. 9 - MPCA Electric Vehicle (EV) Fast-Charging Grant
Dec. 31 (or until funds are committed) - MN COMM - Minnesota Air Ventilation Pilot Grant Program
Federal
Oct. 7 - U.S. EPA Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program
Oct. 8 - U.S. DOT Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program
Dec. 5 - USDA Farm to School Grant Program FY 2026
Dec. 31 (forecasted to open Oct. 1) - USDA Rural Energy for America Program
Aug. 2026 - U.S. DOT Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program
Philanthropic/Other
Ongoing - Solar Moonshot Funding Program
Ongoing - Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant
Ongoing (until all funding is awarded): Tribal Energy Plan Grant
Oct. 1 - CERTs Seed Grant
Oct. 15 - Exploring Equitable Futures
Oct. 28 (6 total upcoming cycles) - Headwaters Foundation for Justice Rapid Response Fund
Upcoming Webinars & Events
Updated: October 1, 2025
- Oct. 7-8 - The Gateway to Solar Conference
- Oct. 9, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11 - Direct Pay Office Hours with CPC + L4GG
- Oct. 20-22 - Midwest Climate Resilience Conference
- Oct. 30 - Green Neighbor's Home Energy Drop-In Q&A
- Dec. 17 - Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable
- March 30 - April 1, 2026 - Save the Date: Midwest Climate Summit
Federal Budget Reconciliation Law: Navigating Impacts to Minnesota
Updated: September 17, 2025
We're tracking resources weekly and we're here to support TA providers and Minnesota community leaders navigate the funding and project impacts of the H.R. 1 budget reconciliation law.
Here are some helpful resources:
- Reconciliation Bill Energy Overview (updated August 29) view July 23 slide presentation and view August 26 slide presentation, S2 Strategies
- Webinar Recording (Sept. 8): From Policy to Projects: Prohibited Foreign Entities and Updated Beginning of Construction Guidance
- 2025 Budget Reconciliation Law impacts on Minnesota’s Clean Energy Future, Fresh Energy, updated July 17, 2025
- Summary of the H.R.1’s Impact for Municipal Governments, Sustainable Jersey, updated July 2025
- NYU Tax Law Center: Navigating OBBBA, updated August 21, 2025
- Commence Construction, State Support Center explainer & newsletter, published July 2025
- Impacts of H.R.1 ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on nonprofits, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, updated August 8, 2025
Federal Funds Disruption Tracker for Minnesota
Updated: October 1, 2025
The disruptions tracker contains information on temporarily disrupted and permanently cancelled federal grants at Minnesota state agencies. The disruptions and cancellations are funds that flow through state government entities and do not reflect the totality of disrupted funds across Minnesota. The 3 tracking documents are updated every weekday and are intended for informational use. As of September 29, 2025, FFIT's state tracker reports:
Permanent Cancellations: $157,195,889
Total Funds At Risk: $25,000,000
Court Impacted Decisions: $260,279,429
AVAILABLE! Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative
Updated: September 10, 2025
To respond to the emergent legal needs of Minnesota nonprofits and reduce the high-cost barrier of legal support amidst federal executive orders and heightened scrutiny of nonprofits, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and LegalCORPS are partnering to launch a free Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative Support includes:
- Legal Help Desk
- Legal Resource Library
- Responsive Compliance Support
- Compliance Clinics
Nonprofits with cash budgets under $1.5 million will also be able to access more intensive, one-on-one legal counsel.
The Impact Project Map
Updated: July 11, 2025
The Impact Map collects, synthesizes, and visualizes timely data—as it becomes available—on federal changes and their localized effects. This includes the local impacts of federal workforce, funding, and policy decisions. You're also invited to submit stories or news articles to be added to the map.
Submit Your Project to the Midwest Climate & Clean Energy Project Database!
In partnership with philanthropic partners, the MN TA Collab and the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) have launched a Midwest Climate & Clean Energy Database to map projects across the Midwest, starting in Minnesota. We invite climate and clean energy projects of all budget sizes and stages. This database will help inform the early planning stages of a possible Midwest Revolving Loan Fund.
By submitting your project, communities may also be matched to potential technical assistance, funding, and resources. (Note: This form does not autosave).
STATE & FEDERAL GRANTS
View our Grants Calendar!
View grants by due date. If you'd like to see a full list of state and federal grant opportunities for climate and clean energy, including ongoing and forecasted opportunities, see our full database on our 'find funding' page.